Usha bought 4 kg of honeydews at $
n per kg and 2 kg of avocados at $2
n per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of n.
- If n = 5, how much change did Mrs Usha receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $50 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the honeydews
= 4 x
n = $4
n Amount paid for the avocados
= 2 x 2
n = $4
n Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
n + 4
n = $8
n (b)
Amount that Mrs Usha paid for the fruits
= 8
n = 8 x 5
= $40
Amount of change that Mrs Usha received
= 50 - 40
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $8
n ; (b) $10